EP1022180B1 - Actuating or switching device for motor vehicles - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an actuation or switch arrangement for motor vehicles in which switches or actuators are arranged in the dashboard area next to the steering wheel, according to the preamble of claim 1.
- the distribution and arrangement of switches and actuators has in motor vehicles both a practical, as well as a safety aspect.
- the practical aspect is to arrange the switches and actuators in a good accessibility.
- the switches and actuators must not only be easily accessible, but also have such an assignment spatially that they, if they are to correspond with corresponding devices, are also arranged in their vicinity. To this. Way, the switch operation for self-explanatory, what they should be otherwise.
- switch actuators must be arranged so that the most guided in wiring harnesses lines and line systems in the vehicle for local wiring of the switches and actuators are conveniently located. From the prior art various possibilities for switch arrangement in Armaturentafet Scheme next to the steering wheel are known.
- various indicating instruments are known from the prior art.
- instrument panel indicating instruments for speed, speed, lights and the like are more generally provided, which are arranged in a structurally combined device or a prefabricated unit.
- a prefabricated structural unit which contains all the important mentioned display elements, is often referred to as a combination display device or combination display device.
- the structural summary of the instrumentation has the manufacturing advantage that the cable for connecting the same can already be installed in the dashboard and that in a corresponding receiving opening of the dashboard then the prefabricated instrument assembly is used as combi-Instrurnenten réelle.
- a display combination device in which the instrumentation is adjustable in depth, to a possibly adjusted by driver individuality change the viewing angle.
- US 4,448,276 describes a combination display device, on the sides of which switches are arranged. In each case, separate consoles for the switches are formed on the left and right anti-glare screen. These additional consoles may negatively affect the operability of the steering wheel.
- the present invention has for its object to make the arrangement of the switch well positioned that they are more accessible, and thus also provide greater security and also easy to operate while satisfying a good feel.
- the essence of the invention consists in arranging the switches or actuators directly on the side of the combination display device. It is specifically dispensed with separate consoles that protrude from the Amiaturentafel. Due to the direct lateral arrangement on the combination display device, neither the steering movement, nor the sitting position is hindered in any way. Nevertheless, the switches are placed in accordance with the invention so that they are located directly and in the handling area of the steering wheel. This not only benefits the comfort, but also the safety.
- the switches or actuators are arranged in the side anti-glare edges of the combination display device or the combination display device, wherein the switch and actuating elements module can also form the lateral glare protection at the same time.
- a plurality of switches or actuators are arranged symmetrically distributed both in the left and in the right anti-glare edge.
- the lateral anti-glare edges to the driver are convexly curved, so that the switches also run on a convex line facing the driver.
- the switches are expediently touch and / or rocker switch and can be illuminated with symbol illumination for good recognition.
- the switches themselves are also slightly convex so that a good grip is created, without having to leave the switches far out.
- FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the invention in which the electrical switches or actuating elements 1 are arranged in the lateral anti-glare edges 12 and 13 of the anti-glare shield 11 of the combination display device 10.
- the combination indicator 10 includes all major gauges such as speedometer, tachometer and the like, more, which are otherwise summarized in conventional combination display devices.
- the switches or actuators 1 are integrated so that they do not protrude appreciably beyond the dashboard area. This prevents obstructive consoles protrude into the steering wheel handling area and thus are disturbing and not acceptable from a safety point of view.
- FIG. 2 shows, in a side view, that the lateral anti-glare edges 12 and 13 of the glare shield 11 are convex, ie. H. are arched towards the driver. On the thus resulting line are distributed according to the switch or the actuators 1, so that they are also arranged the buckle.
- the switch or Betrelins comprise- 1 clamping profiles or rails 20 are provided, in or on which the switches or actuators 1 can be clipped or one. The profiles are arranged within the said anti-glare edges such that the switches are placed in the intended functional position described.
- the individual switches are superficially also arched again; whereby a good grip and thus a secure feel for switch operation arises.
- the actuators Due to the convex preforming of Btendschutzr S and the corresponding convex arrangement of the switches within the same, the actuators are easy to use. It is essential here that specific functions are placed on the corresponding actuators 1. For example, the mileage reset and the instrument lighting or their dimming. By appropriate removal of exactly these elements from the actual display area of the combination display device 10, the veneer the same are now completely closed and yet the functions associated with the combi device are still arranged in their direct haptic proximity.
- each of the anti-glare screens 12 and 13 there are integrated a slot for receiving the switches, in which the switches are provided individually or at the block, i. can be inserted or installed in a multiple switch unit.
- the switches are provided individually or at the block, i. can be inserted or installed in a multiple switch unit.
- At the bottom of each shaft fixed cable and electrical plug contacts can be provided.
- the surface of the respective switch block is so conclusive that the curvatures of the individual switches result in an idealized, in total, a convexly curved surface.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Betätigungs- oder Schalteranordnung für Kraftfahrzeuge bei welcher Schalter oder Betätigungselemente im Armaturentafelbereich neben dem Lenkrad angeordnet sind, gemäß Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The invention relates to an actuation or switch arrangement for motor vehicles in which switches or actuators are arranged in the dashboard area next to the steering wheel, according to the preamble of
Die Verteilung und Anordnung von Schaltern und Betätigungselementen hat in Kraftfahrzeugen sowohl einen praktischen, als auch einen sicherheitstechnischen Aspekt. Der praktische Aspekt liegt darin, die Schalter und Betätigungselemente in einer guten Erreichbarkeit anzuordnen. Die Schalter und Betätigungselemente müssen dabei aber nicht nur leicht erreichbar sein, sondern räumlich auch eine derartige Zuweisung haben, daß sie, wenn sie mit entsprechenden Geräten korrespondieren sollen, auch in deren Nähe angeordnet sind. Auf diese. Weise wird die Schalterbedienung für sich selbsterklärend, was sie im übrigen auch sein soll.The distribution and arrangement of switches and actuators has in motor vehicles both a practical, as well as a safety aspect. The practical aspect is to arrange the switches and actuators in a good accessibility. The switches and actuators must not only be easily accessible, but also have such an assignment spatially that they, if they are to correspond with corresponding devices, are also arranged in their vicinity. To this. Way, the switch operation for self-explanatory, what they should be otherwise.
Aus diesem Komfortaspekt erwächst natürlich auch der sicherheitstechnische Aspekt. Der liegt darin begründet, daß die gute Erreichbarkeit, sowie die selbsterklärende Anordnung von Schalterbetätigungselementen natürlich die Konsequenz hat, daß die Ablenkung des Fahrzeugführers vom aktuellen Verkehrsgeschehen minimal ist.Of course, the safety aspect also arises from this comfort aspect. This is due to the fact that the good accessibility, as well as the self-explanatory arrangement of switch actuators course has the consequence that the distraction of the driver from the current traffic is minimal.
Hinzu kommt jedoch ein weiterer Aspekt der die Montage als solches betrifft. Die Schalterbetätigungselemente müssen so angeordnet sein, daß die zu den meist in Kabelbäumen geführten Leitungen und Leitungssysteme im Fahrzeug zur örtlichen Verkabelung der Schalter und Betätigungselemente günstig angeordnet sind.
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind diverse Möglichkeiten zur Schalteranordnung im Armaturentafetbereich neben dem Lenkrad bekannt.However, there is another aspect of assembly as such. The switch actuators must be arranged so that the most guided in wiring harnesses lines and line systems in the vehicle for local wiring of the switches and actuators are conveniently located.
From the prior art various possibilities for switch arrangement in Armaturentafetbereich next to the steering wheel are known.
So ist der DE 39 02 673 C2 ein Schalteraufnahmeteil bekannt, in welchem mit Hilfe von Konsolen, die seitlich vom Lenkrad auf der Armaturentafel hervortreten, Schalter und Betätigungselemente angeordnet sind. Die Plazierung in Lenkradnähe verfolgt dabei das Ziel, .zumindest die für den Fahrbetrieb wichtigen Schaltelemente in Handhabungsnähe zum Lenkrad zu haben ohne bei Schalterbetätigung den Berührungskontakt zum Lenkrad selbst zu verlieren.
Nachteilig ist hierbei jedoch, daß die Konsolen sehr aufwendig gestaltet sind und weit hervorstehen. Dies kann zum einen zu einer Behinderung der Lenkradbetätigung führen und zum anderen auch eine günstige Beinstellung bei großen Personen behindern.Thus, DE 39 02 673 C2 a switch receiving part is known, in which by means of brackets, which emerge laterally from the steering wheel on the dashboard, switches and actuators are arranged. The placement in the vicinity of the steering wheel pursues the goal of, at least the switching elements which are important for driving operation close to the handling to have the steering wheel without losing the touch contact with the steering wheel itself at switch operation.
The disadvantage here, however, that the consoles are designed very expensive and far out. This can on the one hand lead to a disability of the steering wheel and on the other hand hinder a favorable leg position in large people.
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind des Weiteren diverse Anzeigeinstrumente bekannt. Innerhalb der Armaturentafel sind in der Regel Anzeigeinstrumente für Geschwindigkeit, Drehzahl, Kontrolleuchten und dgl. mehr vorgesehen, die in einem baulich zusammengefaßten Gerät bzw. einer vorgefertigten Baueinheit angeordnet sind. Eine solche vorgefertigte Baueinheit, die alle wichtigen genannten Anzeigeelemente enthält, wird dabei oftmals als Kombi-Anzeigegerät oder Kombi-Anzeigeeinrichtung bezeichnet. Die bauliche Zusammenfassung der Instrumentierung hat den fertigungstechnischen Vorteil, daß die Kabel zum Anschluß derselben bereits in der Armaturentafel verlegt werden können und daß in einer entsprechenden Aufnahmeöffnung der Armaturentafel sodann die vorgefertigte Instrumentenbaueinheit als Kombi-Instrurnentengerät einsetzbar ist.Furthermore, various indicating instruments are known from the prior art. Within the instrument panel indicating instruments for speed, speed, lights and the like are more generally provided, which are arranged in a structurally combined device or a prefabricated unit. Such a prefabricated structural unit, which contains all the important mentioned display elements, is often referred to as a combination display device or combination display device. The structural summary of the instrumentation has the manufacturing advantage that the cable for connecting the same can already be installed in the dashboard and that in a corresponding receiving opening of the dashboard then the prefabricated instrument assembly is used as combi-Instrurnentengerät.
Zur Fixierung solcher Anzeige-Kombigeräte ist beispielsweise aus der DE 43 18 011 A1 bekannt, diese mit einer randseitigen elastischen Einfassung zu versehen, die dann im Einbauschacht der Armaturentafel eine entsprechende fixierende Spannung erzeugt.For fixing such display combination devices is known for example from DE 43 18 011 A1 to provide them with a marginal elastic mount, which then generates a corresponding fixing voltage in the drive bay of the instrument panel.
Aus der DE 195 27 090 A1 ist ein Anzeige-Kombigerät bekannt, bei welchem die Instrumentierung in der Tiefe einstellbar ist, auf eine möglicherweise durch Fahrerindividualität abzustimmende Veränderung des Sichtwinkels.From DE 195 27 090 A1 a display combination device is known, in which the instrumentation is adjustable in depth, to a possibly adjusted by driver individuality change the viewing angle.
Ferner ist in der Druckschrift US 4,448,276 eine Kombi-Anzeigeeinrichtung beschrieben, an deren Seiten Schalter angeordnet sind. Dabei sind jeweils an der linken und rechten Blendschutzwand eigene Konsolen für die Schalter angeformt. Diese zusätzlichen Konsolen wirken sich unter Umständen negativ auf die Bedienbarkeit des Lenkrads aus.Furthermore, US 4,448,276 describes a combination display device, on the sides of which switches are arranged. In each case, separate consoles for the switches are formed on the left and right anti-glare screen. These additional consoles may negatively affect the operability of the steering wheel.
Ausgehend von dem Ausgeführten, liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Anordnung der Schalter gut positioniert vorzunehmen, daß dieselben besser erreichbar sind, und damit auch eine höhere Sicherheit gewähren und außerdem unter Erfüllung einer guten Haptik leicht betätigbar sind.Based on the above, the present invention has for its object to make the arrangement of the switch well positioned that they are more accessible, and thus also provide greater security and also easy to operate while satisfying a good feel.
Die gestellte Aufgabe wird bei einer Betätigungs- oder Schalteranordnung der gattungsgemäßen Art erfindungsgemäß durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1. gelöst.The object is achieved according to the invention in an actuating or switch assembly of the generic type by the characterizing features of
Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den nachfolgenden abhängigen Ansprüchen 2-9 angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the following dependent claims 2-9.
Der Kern der Erfindung besteht dabei darin, die Schalter oder Betätigungselemente direkt seitlich an der Kombi-Anzeigeeinrichtung anzuordnen. Dabei wird gezielt auf separate Konsolen verzichtet, die aus der Amiaturentafel hervorstehen. Durch die direkte seitliche Anordnung an dem Kombi-Anzeigegerät wird weder die Lenkbewegung, noch die Sitzposition in irgendeiner Weise behindert. Dennoch sind die Schalter in erfindungsgemäßer Weise so plaziert, daß sie direkt und im Handhabungsbereich des Lenkrades angeordnet sind. Dies kommt nicht nur dem Komfort, sondern außerdem auch der Sicherheit zugute.The essence of the invention consists in arranging the switches or actuators directly on the side of the combination display device. It is specifically dispensed with separate consoles that protrude from the Amiaturentafel. Due to the direct lateral arrangement on the combination display device, neither the steering movement, nor the sitting position is hindered in any way. Nevertheless, the switches are placed in accordance with the invention so that they are located directly and in the handling area of the steering wheel. This not only benefits the comfort, but also the safety.
In weiterer vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Schalter oder Betätigungselemente in den seitlichen Blendschutzrändern der Kombi-Anzeigeeinrichtung bzw. des Kombi-Anzeigegerätes angeordnet, wobei das Schalter- und Betätigungselementenmodul auch gleichzeitig den seitlichen Blendschutz bilden kann.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the switches or actuators are arranged in the side anti-glare edges of the combination display device or the combination display device, wherein the switch and actuating elements module can also form the lateral glare protection at the same time.
Damit wird eine besonders kompakte Bauform erzielt, die außerdem auch keine über die Armaturentafel hinaustretenden Konsolen notwendig macht.This results in a particularly compact design which, moreover, does not require any brackets protruding beyond the dashboard.
In weiterer vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind symmetrisch verteilt sowohl im linken, als auch im rechten Blendschutzrand eine Mehrzahl von Schaltern oder Betätigungselementen angeordnet.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a plurality of switches or actuators are arranged symmetrically distributed both in the left and in the right anti-glare edge.
Weitergehend ist es vorteilhaft, eine integrierte Verkabelung in Öffnungen oder Schächten im Blendschutzrand oder am Kombi-Instrument vorzusehen, so daß mittels Steckkontakte eine einfache elektrische Kontaktierung und Einbringung der Schalter möglich ist.Furthermore, it is advantageous to provide an integrated wiring in openings or shafts in the anti-glare edge or on the instrument cluster, so that by means of plug contacts a simple electrical contacting and insertion of the switch is possible.
Zur Erzielung einer guten Haptik ist in weiterer vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung vorgesehen, daß die seitlichen Blendschutzränder zum Fahrer hin konvex gewölbt sind, so daß die Schalter ebenfalls auf einer konvexen Linie dem Fahrer zugewandt verlaufen. Die Schalter sind zweckmäßigerweise Tast- und/oder Wippschalter und können mit Symbolbeleuchtung zur guten Erkennung beleuchtet sein.To achieve a good feel, it is provided in a further advantageous embodiment that the lateral anti-glare edges to the driver are convexly curved, so that the switches also run on a convex line facing the driver. The switches are expediently touch and / or rocker switch and can be illuminated with symbol illumination for good recognition.
Zur Erzielung einer besonders guten. Haptik sind die Schalter selbst ebenfalls leicht konvex gewölbt, so daß eine gute Griffigkeit entsteht, ohne die Schalter weit nach außen stehen lassen zu müssen.To achieve a particularly good. Haptics, the switches themselves are also slightly convex so that a good grip is created, without having to leave the switches far out.
Die Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und nachfolgend näher beschrieben.The invention is illustrated in the drawing and described in more detail below.
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- Erfindungsgemäßes Kombi-Instrument.
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- Seitenansicht auf Kombi-Instrument.
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- Inventive combination instrument.
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- Side view on instrument cluster.
Figur 1 zeigt eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung, bei welcher die elektrischen Schalter oder Betätigungselemente 1 in den seitlichen Blendschutzrändern 12 und 13 des Blendschutzes 11 des Kombi-Anzeigegerätes 10 angeordnet sind. Das Kombi-Anzeigegerät 10 beinhaltet alle wesentlichen Anzeigeinstrumente wie Tachometer, Drehzahlmesser und dgl, mehr, die ansonsten in üblichen Kombi-Anzeigegeräten zusammengefaßt sind. In den seitlichen Blendschutzrändern sind die Schalter oder Betätigungselemente 1 integriert, so daß dieselben nicht nennenswert über den Armaturentafelbereich hinausstehen. Dadurch wird verhindert, daß hinderliche Konsolen in den Lenkradhandhabungsbereich hineinragen und somit störend und aus sicherheitstechnischer Sicht nicht tragbar sind.FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the invention in which the electrical switches or actuating
Figur 2 zeigt in seitlicher Darstellung, daß die seitlichen Blendschutzränder 12 und 13 des Blendschutzes 11 konvex, d. h. zum Fahrer hin gewölbt sind. Auf der sich so ergebenden Linie sind entsprechend verteilt die Schalter bzw. die Betätigungselemente 1 plaziert, so daß auch diese der Wölbung nachgehend angeordnet sind. Zur Fixierung der Schalter bzw. Betätigungselemente- 1 sind Klemmprofile oder -schienen 20 vorgesehen, in oder auf welche die Schalter oder Betätigungselemente 1 ein oder aufgeclipst werden können. Die Profile sind innerhalb der besagten Blendschutzränder derart angeordnet, daß die Schalter in der beschriebenen bestimmungsgemäßen Funktionslage plaziert sind.FIG. 2 shows, in a side view, that the lateral
In weiterer vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die einzelnen Schalter oberflächlich ebenfalls noch einmal gewölbt; wodurch eine gute Griffigkeit und somit eine sichere Haptik zur Schalterbetätigung entsteht. Durch die konvexe Vorformung der Btendschutzränder und der entsprechend konvexen Anordnung der Schalter innerhalb derselben, sind die Betätigungselemente leicht zu bedienen. Wesentlich ist hierbei, daß spezifische Funktionen auf die entsprechenden Betätigungselemente 1 gelegt werden. So zum Beispiel der Kilometerstand-Reset sowie die Instrumentenbeleuchtung bzw. deren Dimmung. Durch eine entsprechende Auslagerung genau dieser Elemente aus dem eigentlichen Anzeigebereich des Kombi-Anzeigegerätes 10 kann die Verblendung derselben nunmehr völlig geschlossen werden und dennoch sind die zu dem KombiGerät zugehörigen Funktionen dennoch in ihrer direkten haptischen Nähe angeordnet.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the individual switches are superficially also arched again; whereby a good grip and thus a secure feel for switch operation arises. Due to the convex preforming of Btendschutzränder and the corresponding convex arrangement of the switches within the same, the actuators are easy to use. It is essential here that specific functions are placed on the
In den Blendschutzrändern 12 und 13 sind zur Aufnahme der Schalter jeweils ein Schacht integriert, in welchen die Schalter einzeln oder am Block, d.h. in einer Mehrfachschaltereinheit einschieb- bzw. einbaubar sind. Am Boden des jeweiligen Schachtes können festverlegte Kabel und elektrische Steckkontakte vorgesehen sein.In each of the
Die Oberfläche des jeweiligen Schalterblockes ist derart schlüssig, daß sich die Krümmungen der einzelnen Schalter zu einer idealisierten, in Summe insgesamt konvex gekrümmten Oberfläche ergeben.The surface of the respective switch block is so conclusive that the curvatures of the individual switches result in an idealized, in total, a convexly curved surface.
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- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement for motor vehicles in which switches are arranged in the dashboard area adjacent to the steering wheel, with the switches or activation elements (1) being arranged directly to the side of the combination display device (10), characterized in that the switches or activation elements (1) are arranged in the lateral edges (12, 13) of the anti-dazzle device (11) of the combination display device (10) without a separate bracket.
- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement according to Claim 1, characterized in that the switches or activation elements (1) are integrated as a prefabricated module in the combination display device (10).
- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a clamping profile or a clamping rail (20) into or onto which the switches or activation elements (1) can be clipped is arranged in each case within the edges (12, 13) of the anti-dazzle device.
- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement according to Claims 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that a plurality of switches or activation elements (1) are arranged distributed symmetrically both in the left-hand and in the righthand edge (12, 13) of the anti-dazzle device.
- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edges (12, 13) of the anti-dazzle device have installation shafts with integrated cabling and plug-type contacts for plugging in the switches or activation elements (1).
- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sides of the edges (12, 13) of the anti-dazzle device are curved convexly with respect to the driver.
- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switches or activation elements (1) are momentary contact switches and rocker switches.
- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switches or activation elements (1) are illuminated or provided with a symbol illumination.
- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switches or activation elements (1) themselves are curved in a superficially convex fashion.
- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switches or activation elements (1) have functions such as kilometre reading reset, instrument illumination and dimming of instrument illumination.
- Dashboard having an activation arrangement or switch arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switches or activation elements (1) are combined as a respective block.
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